The radiation therapist is responsible for providing safe and accurate radiation treatment to patients with compassion. A radiation therapist recognizes patient conditions essential for the successful completion of simulation and treatment, communicates information among team members, and fosters a collegial working environment. Job Relationships Reports to the Operations Manager, works directly with Radiation Oncologists, Physicists, & Lead Therapist Principal Responsibilities • Receive, relay and document verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's radiation oncology record. • Corroborate a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for sure by a licensed practitioner and verifies informed consent for applicable procedure. • Accurately explain simulation/treatment procedures to patients/family prior to beginning procedure. • Perform planning CT scans and apply ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with the prescription and instruction of the provider. • Construct/prepare immobilization, beam directional and beam modification devices. • Deliver radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. • Participate in brachytherapy and other procedures as needed. • Evaluate images for technical quality and ensuring proper identification is recorded. • Report all equipment issues to the Radiation Physicist, Operations Manager or Lead Therapist. Communicate all information concerning equipment issues to the service engineers. • Use imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. • Detect and report significant changes in patients' conditions and determining when to withhold treatment until the radiation oncologist is consulted. • Perform Quality Assurance tests that are required by the physicians and physicists. • Submit charges on each patient for treatments delivered. • Apply the principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care. • Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures. • Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy. • Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards. • Perform other job duties as assigned. Education/Experience • Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. • Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation accredited education program on Radiologic Technology/Radiation Therapy Program. Licenses/Certificates • Must maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy. • Must maintain active accreditation in Radiography with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Division of Nuclear Safety. • CPR per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of human anatomy, human physiology, pathology and medical terminology, comprehension of oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, radiation oncology techniques, radiation safety and the psychosocial aspects of cancer are required. • Demonstrate accurate manipulation/knowledge of accelerator, treatment table, gantry, hand pendants, electron cones, console, wedge placement, emergency stops, intercom, TV cameras, laser accuracy, etc. • Competency with simulator, simulates radiation treatment fields according to Radiation Oncologist. • Competency with linear accelerators, radiation oncology record and verify systems, portal vision, on board imaging for treatment delivery and CT scanners for simulation. • Demonstrate solid understanding of the equipment operation and attached components. Working Environment • Will be exposed to fumes from cleaning agents or x-ray film processor chemicals, in limited areas. • Will be exposed to conditions including exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue, contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials. • Occasionally heavy lifting required. PHI/Privacy Level HIPAA2